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**LEEVON** · 03-06-2011, 11:42 PM

Does anybody know what happened to Chris? I was thinking about changing my suspension up a bit and thought of his truck and his autocross win at Goodguys...searched and found that his last login was 9/28/10.

Whoops, meant to put this in the main forum..

VA72C10 · 03-07-2011, 10:35 AM

I am not sure. Hope all is okay.

Moved the thread to the main forum at your request

gcburdic · 03-07-2011, 04:57 PM

Last Activity: 09-28-2010 06:20 PM

ummm..wonder where he is....

**JJanzen** · 03-07-2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Does anybody know what happened to Chris? I was thinking about changing my suspension up a bit and thought of his truck and his autocross win at Goodguys...searched and found that his last login was 9/28/10.

Whoops, meant to put this in the main forum..

I just spoke to Chris a couple of weeks ago. I'll send him a note and let him know you are looking for him.

Joel

powell72 · 03-08-2011, 07:25 PM

Hey guys, I'm still around. The last year has been a bit difficult for me, I've had a lot going on, divorce, a move, and all the fun associated with both.

I've just been busy working, hanging with my dogs and keeping a low profile. But I'm still kicking, I still have the '72, it's still running like a top. I have just been driving it and trying to take care of it. I don't have the space to work on my cab so it's on hold. I'll do a better job of coming around here. I really appreciate everyone asking about me and hoping I'm well, this place is definitely like family.

I did manage to get another truck though-

It's a bagged '96 GMC on 18'' Boyds, grey cloth with buckets interior, and a 5.7/auto/3.42 posi. The paint is incredible and I don't think anything's ever been in the bed! I got a screaming deal and I've been working on it to fill my time. Don't worry, I still love my '72!

**72 Super** · 03-08-2011, 07:34 PM

Chris, glad you are doing ok. Sorry to hear about divorce. That is sweet truck you got.

Ray

gcburdic · 03-08-2011, 08:16 PM

great to hear from ya Chris....come on back when you can....sorry to hear of the divorce...

xaircav · 12-03-2011, 10:54 AM

I'm the father of Powell72 and here is the '53 he has spent many hours with me both in person and on the phone while I picked his brain for advice.
'53 five window with '62 283, Sm465 trans and 8.5" 10 bolt rear.

**D.PASSMORE** · 12-03-2011, 11:37 AM

Way kool trucks! Its a great thing to have a hobby with your son. My youngest is coming around.

Divorce sucks, no matter who flew the coop. Good to see ya back.

**special-K** · 12-03-2011, 01:49 PM

Nice truck there,Mr. Powell. I'm curious what steering wheel you have in that truck. You see,just like Chris,I too have a steering wheel fetish

And Chris,about the divorce...I hope all is good with life now. Been there done that,not long ago. Better in many ways and harder in others. I figure it'll only get better,tho'

xaircav · 12-04-2011, 07:16 PM

The steering wheel is the original with the cracks filled with epoxy, painted black with a spray paint for plastic and then I buffed the horn button. The SunPro gauges are temporary until I can swing some 5" Dolphin or Omega.

**special-K** · 12-04-2011, 08:57 PM

That wheel looks good! No need to change when the original wheel has so much style. You're doing that truck the way I like them...not overly modern. Pretty much the way it was always done. Don't change it into something else,just make what's there a little hotter.

**lolife99** · 12-04-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xaircav

I'm the father of Powell72 and here is the '53 he has spent many hours with me both in person and on the phone while I picked his brain for advice.
'53 five window with '62 283, Sm465 trans and 8.5" 10 bolt rear.

Great looking '53!
Tell Chris to not be a stranger.
We've missed him around here.

Thanks for the update.

72BlckButy · 12-06-2011, 10:59 PM

Miss seeing Chris around here.

Sorry to hear about the divorce and life's quandries... hang in there buddy!

03-06-2011, 11:42 PM	#1
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Where is Chris Powell, Powell72? Does anybody know what happened to Chris? I was thinking about changing my suspension up a bit and thought of his truck and his autocross win at Goodguys...searched and found that his last login was 9/28/10. Whoops, meant to put this in the main forum.. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 03-06-2011 at 11:43 PM.

03-07-2011, 10:35 AM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Where is Chris Powell, Powell72? I am not sure. Hope all is okay. Moved the thread to the main forum at your request __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-07-2011, 04:57 PM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Where is Chris Powell, Powell72? Last Activity: 09-28-2010 06:20 PM ummm..wonder where he is.... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-08-2011, 07:25 PM	#5
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Where is Chris Powell, Powell72? Hey guys, I'm still around. The last year has been a bit difficult for me, I've had a lot going on, divorce, a move, and all the fun associated with both. I've just been busy working, hanging with my dogs and keeping a low profile. But I'm still kicking, I still have the '72, it's still running like a top. I have just been driving it and trying to take care of it. I don't have the space to work on my cab so it's on hold. I'll do a better job of coming around here. I really appreciate everyone asking about me and hoping I'm well, this place is definitely like family. I did manage to get another truck though- It's a bagged '96 GMC on 18'' Boyds, grey cloth with buckets interior, and a 5.7/auto/3.42 posi. The paint is incredible and I don't think anything's ever been in the bed! I got a screaming deal and I've been working on it to fill my time. Don't worry, I still love my '72! __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 03-08-2011 at 07:30 PM.

03-08-2011, 07:34 PM	#6
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Where is Chris Powell, Powell72? Chris, glad you are doing ok. Sorry to hear about divorce. That is sweet truck you got. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

03-08-2011, 08:16 PM	#7
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Where is Chris Powell, Powell72? great to hear from ya Chris....come on back when you can....sorry to hear of the divorce... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

12-03-2011, 10:54 AM	#8
xaircav Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wheat Ridge, Colo. Posts: 300	Re: Where is Chris Powell, Powell72? I'm the father of Powell72 and here is the '53 he has spent many hours with me both in person and on the phone while I picked his brain for advice. '53 five window with '62 283, Sm465 trans and 8.5" 10 bolt rear. Attached Images

12-03-2011, 11:37 AM	#9
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: Where is Chris Powell, Powell72? Way kool trucks! Its a great thing to have a hobby with your son. My youngest is coming around. Divorce sucks, no matter who flew the coop. Good to see ya back. __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

12-03-2011, 01:49 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Where is Chris Powell, Powell72? Nice truck there,Mr. Powell. I'm curious what steering wheel you have in that truck. You see,just like Chris,I too have a steering wheel fetish And Chris,about the divorce...I hope all is good with life now. Been there done that,not long ago. Better in many ways and harder in others. I figure it'll only get better,tho' __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-04-2011, 07:16 PM	#11
xaircav Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wheat Ridge, Colo. Posts: 300	Re: Where is Chris Powell, Powell72? The steering wheel is the original with the cracks filled with epoxy, painted black with a spray paint for plastic and then I buffed the horn button. The SunPro gauges are temporary until I can swing some 5" Dolphin or Omega. Attached Images

12-04-2011, 08:57 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Where is Chris Powell, Powell72? That wheel looks good! No need to change when the original wheel has so much style. You're doing that truck the way I like them...not overly modern. Pretty much the way it was always done. Don't change it into something else,just make what's there a little hotter. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-05-2011 at 06:46 AM.

12-06-2011, 10:59 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Where is Chris Powell, Powell72? Miss seeing Chris around here. Sorry to hear about the divorce and life's quandries... hang in there buddy! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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